Living in McNary, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McNary · Census data 2020–2024
McNary has 919 residents with a median age of 26.5. The median household income is $57,000 (29% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $69,200, the median rent is $523/month.
McNary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McNary at a glance
- Population
- 919
- Median age
- 26.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,000State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $69,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $523/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is McNary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 17.2%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McNary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McNary the median home value is $69,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $523 per month, which is 12.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $821 a month in housing costs.
McNary median household income
The median household income in McNary is $57,000 and the income per person is $16,822. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in McNary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 219
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 4.33
McNary demographics
- Population
- 919
- Median age
- 26.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 6.6%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McNary ›
Education in McNary
7.2% of adults 25 and older in McNary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McNary
- Unemployment rate
- 17.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.3%
McNary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNary | 919 | $57,000 | $69,200 | $523 |
| Pinetop Country Club | 2,054 | $79,719 | $464,100 | — |
| Hondah | 697 | $114,773 | $93,600 | — |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | $370,800 | $1,200 |
| North Fork | 1,463 | $123,313 | $104,600 | $817 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | $272,200 | $812 |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,716 | $68,495 | $320,400 | $1,309 |
| Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | $299,600 | $1,110 |
| Rainbow City | 807 | $23,311 | $96,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in McNary, AZ?
The median household income in McNary is $57,000, 29% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McNary?
The median home value in McNary is $69,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in McNary?
The median gross rent in McNary is $523 per month, about 12.2% of household income.
Is McNary, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 17.2%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
What is the median age in McNary?
The median age in McNary is 26.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in McNary?
The average commute to work in McNary is 30 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McNary?
The unemployment rate in McNary is 17.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McNary?
7.2% of adults in McNary have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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